Maciej Makowski
**** ******* ******, *** *******, Illinois 60016
(847) 596 – 0632 • acvpfr@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciejmakowski2016
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - May 2016
Major GPA: 3.10
EXPERIENCE
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) August 2015 – May 2016
Teaching Assistant in Engineering Design
Teach four classes totaling 160 undergraduate students on SolidWorks and the Design process
Explain and tutor designing in CAD software such as airplanes, rockets, and industrial parts
Assist with mathematical modeling of students’ design ideas using Energy, and work methods
Implement students’ ideas into the designs by teaching about tools and machining process
Senior Design Project - https://github.com/makosz81/Supersonic-rocket-control-system
Design and build an active stability control system and solid propellant motor for supersonic rocket
Designed, implemented and analyzed a feedback control system
Designed, developed and implemented simulation of a rocket attitude
Program an algorithm to be implemented in a PLC system to collect data and control actuators to control rockets
Research published papers to aid in design process
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) August 2015 – May 2016
Secretary/Communications Officer,
Communicate to 12 different teams about the available resources necessary to complete ongoing project
Schedule board and lead team meetings and perform follow-ups to discuss and resolve issues
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) August 2014 – May 2015
Project Manager, AIAA Design Build Fly
Managed 5 teams designing and building an airplane to compete at an International Design Build Fly Competition
Successfully pitched the airplane design to various sponsors to obtain funding
Ensured the team stayed within budget and identified areas for efficiency improvements
Oversaw and reviewed project progress and all compliance documentation
Contactor’s Access Equipment, Chicago IL May 2015 – August 2015
Scaffolding Assembly Intern
Managed material supplies for industrial and residential scaffolding construction sites
Ensured all construction sites have adequate equipment
Ordered and delivered equipment for construction sites around Chicago
Performed payroll duties for construction crews in the Chicagoland area
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Experienced in SolidWorks, Matlab/Simulink, C/C++/Processing, Ansys, Python, XFLR5, Financial Engineering,
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Hiking, Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Woodworking, “Big Bang theory”, Microcontroller Prototyping